Wit or Wit-Out

The conversation features Joe Vallee , who shares his experiences growing up in a family with a rich history in entertainment and sports, including his time as a bat boy for the Philadelphia Phillies. The discussion delves into his family background, his passion for music, and the unique stories from his time in baseball, highlighting the connections and relationships he built along the way. The c...

Chef Jackie shares her journey from childhood in Italy and South Philly to becoming a culinary expert. The conversation explores her family dynamics, early influences, and the resilience that shaped her career in the food industry. In this conversation, Chef Jackie Kelly shares her journey from catering to establishing her own food tour company, Streets of Philly Food Tours. She discusses the chal...

The conversation covers Lou Scheinfeld's childhood memories, early work experiences, and his journey into journalism. It delves into his upbringing in Brewerytown, the significance of a phone call, and his experiences working at the Daily News. Lou shares insights into his career as a reporter and the challenges he faced, including an injury that impacted his work. The conversation covers the earl...

The conversation covers Marsha Levick's Philadelphia childhood, her early legal career, the founding of the Juvenile Law Center, and her civil rights work. It delves into her experiences growing up in Philadelphia, her transition to a legal career, the establishment of the Juvenile Law Center, and her impactful civil rights work in the legal field. The conversation with Marsha Levick covers her le...

The conversation covers Chick Goodrow's life in Philadelphia and Kensington, his involvement in burglary and crime, personal relationships and marriages, encounters with celebrities and mobsters, and his arrests and fugitive status. The chapters explore his early life, criminal activities, encounters with notable figures, prison experiences, personal relationships, and violent encounters leading t...

COLIN COMSTOCK has an interesting story to tell. Documentarian, dont call him influencer, is now a big hit on instagram as he tackles the biggest subject of his career - the Philadelphia cheesesteak. This kid , who went to Radnor High , and then Temple, wanted to be in a hit punk band at first. HIs journey, like most of us, has not been linear. Listen to this episode and experiece his journey as o...

The conversation delves into the life of Darrell McCray, also known as Cornbread, the youngest person to establish an international art movement. It explores his upbringing in Brewerytown, his time at the Youth Development Center, and the birth of the Cornbread phenomenon. The story also covers the impact of poetry, the zoo bombing incident, and the Jackson 5 incident. The conversation delves into...

Remembered Eddie from his TV show on Comcast SportsNet and always thought he was a cool guy. The more I learned about him, the more impressed I became. Touring the United States at just 21 years old took incredible hard work, dedication, and courage. What an amazing journey he's had to this point. It's easy to root for a genuinely good guy like Eddie. Wishing him nothing but continued success!

The first episode of Wit or Without features a conversation with Coach Phil Martelli, covering his early life, family, upbringing, and journey into coaching. The episode delves into his childhood in Philadelphia, his family dynamics, his high school and college experiences, and his transition into coaching. It also explores his time at Bishop Kendrick High School and St. Joseph's University, highl...

Chip is a hilarious stand-up comic, and he had me laughing from start to finish. I just had to have him on the show! I've always loved comedy, but during my research and our interview, I discovered there's so much more to Chip's story. Before taking the stage, he was a 4th-grade teacher. Then he enrolled in a six-week comedy class taught by Philadelphia comedy legend Joey Callahan on the Boulevard...

Annmarie Kelly shares her journey from her upbringing to her marriage, highlighting her experiences, challenges, and personal growth. She discusses her unconventional approach to marriage and the development of a unique relationship with her husband. The conversation also delves into her decision to pursue education, her career in real estate, and the evolution of her marriage over time. Annmarie...

In this conversation, we explore the concept of Ben Franklin's regeneration and his role in the 1700s as a printer and writer. We also delve into the significance of newspapers during this time period, highlighting their impact on society and freedom of speech. Benjamin Franklin's journey from rags to riches, his innovative contributions to printing and entrepreneurship, and his philosophical expl...

The conversation covers Mark Rayfield's early life, family influence, career transition, and milestones in his radio career. It also delves into personal reflections and the impact of family on his journey. Mark's transition from sales to radio, his experiences with Charles Barkley, and his pivotal role at KYW News Radio are highlighted, providing insights into his career growth and personal devel...

Joe Conklin shares his early life experiences, upbringing in Philadelphia, and transition to a career in broadcasting. He reflects on the impact of his childhood, family, and early talent on his career path. The conversation also delves into his college experience, humor writing class, and the challenges he faced in the entertainment industry. The conversation with Joe Conklin covers his journey i...

David Uosikkinen, original member of the Hooters tells his story. And what a story it is. Learning Drums in New York City , joining the Hooters. Opening Live Aid, Performing at Amnesty International. Getting a call of encouragement from Grace Slick. Performing at the Berlin Wall as it was being torn down. Having a 26 year friendship with the woman who turns out to be his soul mate. Much much more....

Michael Tearson, a multi-talented individual, shares his journey from folk singer to DJ to actor and author. His impact on the Philadelphia music scene and his experiences in radio and acting are highlighted in this conversation. Michael Tearson shares his journey in radio, music, and wrestling, highlighting his encounters with influential personalities and his impact on the Philadelphia radio sce...

This weeks guest, Martha Cooney , is hilarious. If you like David Sedaris, you'll love philly's own Martha Cooney. SHe takes us on a hilarious walk through her v=career to this point. Starting around the Oxford Circle she goes to University of Penn, Belfast, New York, Los Angeles and lucky for us, back home to Philly.

The conversation delves into Vince Di Pasqual's personal and professional journey, covering his family background, upbringing in Camden, experience in the seminary, work as a priest, and the founding of Starting Point. It explores themes of family, spirituality, community impact, challenges, and personal transformation. The conversation with Vince D. Pisquel covers his diverse career journey, the...

Rube Harley, also known as Big Rube, shares his journey from growing up in Philly to becoming a successful entrepreneur, marketer, and photographer. His story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of relationships. Big Rube's journey from athlete to cultural icon, overcoming adversity, and inspiring others through resilience and ambition. His impact on fashion, sports, and media,...

The conversation covers the early life challenges and experiences of Allen M. Hornblum, his transition to college and academic struggles, his involvement in the Philadelphia prison system, his experiences and observations in the prison system, and his transition to political involvement. The conversation covers the speaker's involvement in political activism and prison reform, his investigation of...

The conversation delves into the passion for Philadelphia sports, the guest's early life and upbringing, the transition to sports journalism, and the challenges and successes in sports reporting. It provides insights into the unique sports culture of Philadelphia and the journey of the guest from a young sports enthusiast to a prominent sports journalist. Angelo Cataldi shares his journey from jou...

Sister Mary Scullion shares her journey from childhood to becoming a nun and her impactful work with the homeless. The conversation delves into her family background, religious vows, and her experiences working with marginalized communities, providing valuable insights into her life and mission. The conversation delves into the challenges of homelessness and mental illness, the importance of commu...

Captain Joe Sacchetti shares his remarkable journey from growing up in yeadon to participating in the Olympic Torch Relay and serving in the military. He discusses his experiences in Ranger School, combat in Iraq, and the challenges of leadership and decision-making in high-stakes situations. The conversation covers leadership lessons in combat, the aftermath of combat, transition to civilian life...

The conversation covers Vince Marie's life in Philadelphia and his journey of overcoming adversity. It delves into his experiences, challenges, and resilience, highlighting the themes of life in Philadelphia and overcoming adversity. The conversation delves into the journey of entrepreneurship, resilience, and the impact of loss and grief. It explores the challenges of starting over, building a bu...

The first episode of Wit or Without introduces the podcast and its hosts, Dennis Valerino and Michael Moffatt. Coach Phil Martelli shares his early life, family, and upbringing in Philadelphia, discussing his parents, siblings, and childhood experiences. He reflects on his high school and college years, meeting his wife Judy, and his early career as a coach. The conversation also covers his coachi...